Airport operations in Dubai will resume for returning UAE residents and transit passengers traveling to other destinations beginning May 27. The emirate has officially announced that it will begin to allow the resumption of airport operations to facilitate returning...

Cinemas, fitness centers, and other entertainment and leisure activities will be reopened in Dubai starting May 27, without movement restrictions from 6 AM to 11 PM. The emirate has officially announced that it will begin to allow the reopening of sports academies,...

President Rodrigo Duterte has ordered the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) to conduct a "very careful" investigation regarding the alleged overpricing of COVID-19 testing kits by a local supplier. The president expressed his disappointment with local businessmen...

Dubai has officially announced that it will begin to allow the reopening of the majority of shops, leisure destinations as part of the emirate's efforts to reestablish business activities. The gradual reopening of economic activities in the emirate follows directives...

The Philippine Embassy in Abu Dhabi led the celebrations of the 121st Philippine Independence Day with a traditional flag ceremony held at the embassy grounds.

Ambassador Hjayceelyn Quintana read the message of President Duterte for all Filipinos with the hope that the dream of a truly independent Philippines will be achieved in their lifetime. “Let us commit ourselves to ensure that their sacrifices have not been in vain and that their dream of a truly independent Philippines, – whose people live freely in a secure, stable and prosperous society, – will be achieved in our lifetime,” read President Duterte’s message.

Consul Rowena Daquipil shared DFA Secretary Teodoro Locsin’s message that calls for Filipinos to live the spirit of Bayanihan and work together: “It is my hope that we – those in the foreign service, overseas Filipinos and each Filipino for that matter, will all continue to work together, with courage and compassion, to overcome our struggles, in order to uplift our families, to secure and better our communities, and to unite for the progress of our country.”

Labor Attache Atty. Alex Padaen read the message of DOLE Secretary Silvestre Bello that recognized the unyielding spirit of OFWs around the world. “I extend the government’s gratefulness to and recognition of the Filipino workers, in the Philippines and elsewhere in the world, our modern-day heroes, who have been our nation’s most reliable force in pursuit of national growth and development.

Tonight, June 12 – the colors of the Philippine flag will light up at the Dubai Festival City at 9:00 pm and at the Burj Khalifa by 9:40 pm.

Airport operations in Dubai will resume for returning UAE residents and transit passengers traveling to other destinations beginning May 27. The emirate has officially announced that it will begin to allow the resumption of airport operations to facilitate returning...

Cinemas, fitness centers, and other entertainment and leisure activities will be reopened in Dubai starting May 27, without movement restrictions from 6 AM to 11 PM. The emirate has officially announced that it will begin to allow the reopening of sports academies,...

President Rodrigo Duterte has ordered the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) to conduct a "very careful" investigation regarding the alleged overpricing of COVID-19 testing kits by a local supplier. The president expressed his disappointment with local businessmen...

Dubai has officially announced that it will begin to allow the reopening of the majority of shops, leisure destinations as part of the emirate's efforts to reestablish business activities. The gradual reopening of economic activities in the emirate follows directives...

The Philippine government's Defeat COVID-19 Committee (DCC) has approved the Philippine Economic Stimulus Act (PESA) worth Php1.3 trillion to aid the recovery of the country's economy that has been affected by the impact of the spread of the coronavirus disease...

THE FILIPINO TIMES is the biggest and most trusted Filipino newspaper in the UAE.

It has a print run of 60,000 copies and 250,000 readership per week; bolstered by 2.5 million visitors to its website every month. It also has an e-newsletter sent to its 250,000 subscribers every day.

The Filipino Times is FREE and has the widest targeted circulation across the 7 emirates of the UAE.

With more than 2,500 strategic distribution spots, TFT is available where the Filipinos are - at Smart Bus Shelters, Metro Stations, restaurants, supermarkets, schools, airport lounges, Emirates and Etihad Philippine-bound flights, churches, Filipino community events and many more.

THE FILIPINO TIMES is the biggest and most trusted Filipino newspaper in the UAE.

It has a print run of 60,000 copies and 250,000 readership per week; bolstered by 2.5 million visitors to its website every month. It also has an e-newsletter sent to its 250,000 subscribers every day.

The Filipino Times is FREE and has the widest targeted circulation across the 7 emirates of the UAE.

With more than 2,500 strategic distribution spots, TFT is available where the Filipinos are - at Smart Bus Shelters, Metro Stations, restaurants, supermarkets, schools, airport lounges, Emirates and Etihad Philippine-bound flights, churches, Filipino community events and many more.